Senior Commercial/Fixtures Quotations Specialist

FERGUSON•Lincoln, NE

4d•$4,883 - $8,200

About The Position

Ferguson is seeking a Senior Commercial/Fixtures Quotations Specialist to support commercial fixture projects and deliver customer service and solutions from quotation through project completion. The role prepares and manages quotes, coordinates pricing information with vendors, works with customers and project partners to define project requirements, and assists with project execution. The specialist also builds product and customer knowledge while maintaining effective sales relationships and contributing to company-wide pricing initiatives.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a related role.
Proven experience in pricing aspects that contribute to successful quotations.
Technical knowledge of quotation management systems and/or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications.

Responsibilities

Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, and sample layouts.
Assess product, project, or service cost-effectiveness and track actual costs against bids as projects develop.
Gather data for quote preparation, enter new quotes, and contact vendors for job quotes.
Work with partners and clients to establish project scope, specifications, and requirements, and perform calculations.
Stay current on new products, trends, market costs, and pricing.
Follow up on customer quotes and contact vendors for material pricing.
Coordinate with vendors to receive pricing data in a timely manner.
Participate in resolving pricing-related issues.
Send completed quotes to the sales representative, customer, builder, or designer one day before the identified due date.
Confer with owners, contractors, and subcontractors about changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Use and maintain Smartsheet and/or BidTracer to update summaries and trackers and manage orders.
Develop knowledge of the organization's products, services, and customers by working with experienced brand/product managers.
Recommend products and services that fit clients' business needs.
Assist Project Managers with project execution in accordance with the organization's project management methodology and established project plan.
Identify, develop, and gather resources needed to complete projects.
Establish, maintain, and develop effective sales relationships with major accounts and customers.
Participate in corporate-wide initiatives involving pricing functions, philosophies, or processes.